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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Cordes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Macho Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorge Cordes looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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215 lbs
8 - 10 - 0 |
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220 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jorge Cordes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Macho Savage!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cordes throws a jab but it's blocked by Savage.
Jorge Cordes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cordes scores with a nice head shot.
Nice sprawl there from Savage as Cordes shoots in.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cordes is defended easily by Savage.
Savage changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cordes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Savage trying to control the position but Cordes is working away.
Cordes is looking to reverse the position.
Cordes struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cordes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Savage is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Savage wants to control but Cordes is keeping him busy.
Cordes is trying to escape the position but Savage is controlling the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cordes moves into range and clinches up with Savage.
Cordes manages to pull guard.
Savage is stalling in the full guard.
Savage thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Savage keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cordes's head.
Savage controlling from the top position.
Cordes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Savage wants to control from the top but Cordes keeps moving.
Savage throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cordes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Savage wants to control from the top but Cordes keeps moving.
Savage throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cordes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cordes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Savage decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cordes's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Cordes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cordes is breathing heavily.
Cordes keeping moving, preventing Savage from controlling successfully.
Savage trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cordes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Savage.
Savage with a nice head shot there.
Savage controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Savage pushing down on Cordes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Savage seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cordes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cordes wants to control but Savage is keeping busy.
Cordes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Savage.
Savage passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Macho Savage dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Cordes misses with a takedown attempt
and Savage counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cordes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Savage.
Savage throws a big right hand that misses.
Savage passes into half guard.
Savage trying to control the action but Cordes is working from the bottom.
Cordes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Savage.
Savage is trying to control. Cordes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Savage trying to mount his opponent but Cordes defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Cordes to regain full guard.
Cordes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cordes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Savage working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cordes has his takedown stuffed
and Savage counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Savage.
Savage advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cordes is not content to let Savage control the position.
Cordes avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Savage.
Savage throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Savage working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Savage in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cordes defending against the ground and pound.
Savage in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Savage is looking to take a break and control but Cordes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cordes wants to control but Savage postures up.
Savage trying to control the position but Cordes is working away.
Cordes managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Savage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Savage is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Cordes's shoulder. That is not cool.
Savage throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Savage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cordes.
Savage throws a looping overhand right but Cordes ducks down to avoid it.
Cordes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cordes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Savage to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Savage trying to control the position from guard on top but Cordes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savage must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cordes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Macho Savage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Cordes lands with a right hand.
Savage closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cordes did well to prevent Savage getting side control.
Cordes wants to control but Savage is keeping busy.
Savage is looking to advance position but Cordes won't allow it.
Savage prevents Cordes from improving his position.
Savage trying to control from half guard but Cordes is working away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cordes is trying to get back to full guard.
Savage scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Savage not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Savage throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Savage not doing much here.
Savage working over Cordes with some ground and pound. Cordes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Savage works his way into side control.
Savage misses with the ground and pound.
Cordes is trying to escape the position but Savage is controlling the position.
Savage scores with punches from side control.
Savage tries to move to mount but Cordes blocks the move with his legs.
Cordes is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Savage tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Cordes prevents Savage from improving position.
Cordes managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Savage.
Savage trying to control the position but Cordes is working away.
Cordes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Savage shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cordes napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jorge Cordes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cordes defending against the ground and pound.
Savage looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cordes is avoiding damage well.
Savage lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cordes takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Savage tries to move into full mount but can't pass Cordes's legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savage looking to control but instead Cordes has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macho Savage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Savage winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Macho Savage!
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight for Macho Savage!
Judge John Mangel scores the fight for Macho Savage!
Macho Savage wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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